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Cougar Connection April 2025

Posted Date: 3/28/25 (11:54 PM)

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Cougar Connection

Columbia Elementary April 2025 News

Spring Break

No School April 7th-11th
School is back in session on the 14th
 

In This Edition:

 

From the Principal

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Dear Columbia Families,

At Columbia Elementary we carefully assign students to classes considering academic, behavior and social needs. This is a collaborative team process working toward balanced classrooms that are best for our students. In addition, each team makes it a priority to place your child with a teacher who best fits your child’s learning style and needs. Parents may have additional insights that help us ensure a productive year. If you would like to provide input to this process, an online parental input form is available. Please know that we cannot accommodate requests for specific teachers. Completing the form is optional. Submissions are due by Friday, May 2.

Keep in mind, your child’s teacher will receive this input and present it to the placement team. Please click the link below and use this form only. Please avoid letters, calls or emails for placement purposes. If you need help with the form please email our front office:
percivaltj@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Here is the link to the new form: https://forms.gle/XEXVVK9gUmHtEd648

Spring Break is right around the corner, whether you will be on vacation or enjoying time at home we hope that you and your family are able to relax and enjoy the break from school.

Yours,
Bruce Denton
 

Mark Your Calendars

M, T Choir
T, Th Band
T, Th Orchestra at Endeavor
2nd, 3rd Classroom Group Photos
4th School Librarian Day
7-11th Spring Break NO SCHOOL
13th Poetry-by-Heart Deadline
14th Back to School
15th School Board Mtg
16th at 7pm Kamiak Orchestra Festival
16th, 23th, 30th, 7th Science Club 4th/5th Gr.
21-25th Public School Volunteer Week
21-25th Spring Book Fair
23rd Admin Professionals Day
23rd Salmon get released today!
24th at 6:30 Bingo Night
1st School Principal Day
1st at 7pm PTA General Mtg
2nd School Lunch Hero Day


You will find our printable school district calendar by going to the district website.
 

2024-2025 Classroom Photo Day

A group of children and their teacher pose for a photo, making silly faces and gestures.
Columbia Elementary class photo days are April 2nd & 3rd. Teachers will let you know the specific day for each class. The deadline to order online is April 9, 2025.

To order class photos:
  • Click on the button below to order.
  • Parents can order for more than one student on the same order.
  • You will receive an email confirmation of your order.
If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 425-954-8762 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com
Click Here to Order Class Photos
 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!
If you or someone you know has a child who will be five years old by Aug. 31, it’s time to register for kindergarten. Families can register online or in person at their neighborhood school between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Families who register students for kindergarten by June 28 will receive a free backpack and school supplies!
Learn more and register on the kindergarten registration website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/kindergarten
 

Save The Date - April 16th

Kamiak Orchestra Festival

  • Kamiak Gym
  • Student Arrival: 5:30pm
  • Concert Begins: 7:00pm
Performers attire: All black, collared white or black shirt, black skirt, black dress pants or black dress.
 

PTA Corner

A colorful poster with cartoon characters calls for volunteers to help make a book fair the best ever, using the hashtag #ScholasticBookFairs.

Spring Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

Columbia's Spring 2025 Book Fair is right around the corner! It will be held in the school Library from April 21 - 25, 2025. We will need many volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Please sign up here

Bingo Night - April 24th

Join us in the Columbia Gym for BINGO Night!
  • Doors open at 6:15pm; BINGO games start at 6:30pm.
  • $4 per bingo board (board is good for all games)
  • Pizza, Drinks & Snacks will be available for purchase (no outside food or drink). Cash preferred. 
An adult must be present for child/children to be admitted: Absolutely no drop-offs

Poetry By Heart

Register now for Columbia's Poetry-By-Heart Contest!
This is a great opportunity for students to practice public speaking and challenge themselves to memorize a poem. This year's contest will take place on May 1st and 2nd. Students will be judged on poise, presentation, and memorization. All participants will receive a prize.
For more information and poem selections for each grade please visit our Poetry By Heart PTA page.
Deadline to register is April 13, 2025

Want to be part of the PTA for 2025-2026?

We're looking for people to fill the following positions: 
President, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Website Administrator and various Committe Chairs.
Please email Jaime if you are interested in learning more! .
Click Here to Join Our PTA
 

Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at (425) 366-2600.

Principal: Bruce Denton
Admin Assistant: Kelli Arends
24 hour Attendance (425) 366-2605
Click Here for Columbia Website
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
 
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Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1244),  nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330),  moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.